HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.12.2007COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 12, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Welper, Gunderson, Getty, Cole, Schmitt, Kincaid,
Greenwood.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Welper that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Kincaid, Greenwood. Motion carried.
Kincaid and Greenwood now present at 8:01 a.m.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the Standing Committee agendas for meetings scheduled for
Monday, April 16, 2007.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the council agenda for Monday, April 16, 2007 and the
following items were discussed.
Lou Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance Administrator, explained the contract with
Johnson Controls, Inc. for the energy upgrade at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
The original bid was for about $279,000.00 and the final project is $309,904.00. Several change
orders were approved by council for additional valves and rerouting of carbon monoxide for the
system.
The rezoning request of Hope M. Martin for the development of a strip mall and restaurant at the
southeast corner of E. Orange Road and Stardust Drive was discussed. Councilperson
Gunderson questioned if the runoff water will go into the storm water system. Dennis Gentz,
Assist City Engineer, reported that typically the city requires a holding pond for these types of
development but he has not seen the plans.
Councilperson Getty asked how the city can pressure the Iowa Department of Transportation to
fix highway 63 under the viaduct. Water is leaking and the road is deteriorating. Mr. Gentz
responded that he will talk to the IDOT representative in Mason City. The state has done some
work on that area. Mayor Hurley commented that this area is part of the Highway 63 Corridor
project that we have been working on.
Councilperson Getty asked if there has been any response from Rich Penn. Mr. Cutwright
responded that the 30 days will be up next week.
Councilperson Kincaid inquired about the Lafayette School building. Noel Anderson, City
Planner, responded that staff is working on a development agreement with John Foley whereby
the city would demolish the building and Mr. Foley would build single family homes. Staff is
trying to find funds for demolition of the building.
Councilperson Kincaid inquired about Lafayette Park as he thought the city had earmarked
$5,000 for improvements to the park. Mr. Anderson responded that staff is working on those
funds from the federal government, Part of those funds will be used for clean up of the CMC
site. Mayor Hurley noted that HUD is not in total agreement with the city on how we propose to
use those funds.
Mayor Hurley inquired that now that the energy upgrade at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention
Center is complete are we starting the study to judge savings. Mr. Cutwright responded that the
study started on January 1, 2007 to see what savings/payback we will have through the winter
and cooling seasons. The council will receive copies of the report when the study is complete.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that the
meeting be adjourned at 8:15 a.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk